Nauru

The Republic of Nauru (pronounced /{{IPA|næ?u?.?u?}}/), formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island republic in the South Pacific Ocean. It is one of the world's smallest independent countries both in terms of population and land area and the smallest independent republic in both terms. It is also the smallest non-European country (in terms of land area).

Culture

The island's traditional culture is all but vanished: Nauru is considered to be one of the most Westernized of the Pacific islands.

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The national sport is Australian Rules Football. Nauru has also had international success in weightlifting. Marcus Stephen has been the most successful lifter to date, winning several Commonwealth Games medals. He was elected to Parliament in 2003. There is a stadium under construction in the district of Meneng.

Related Topics:
Australian Rules Football - Weightlifting - Marcus Stephen - Commonwealth Games - Stadium - Meneng

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• Nauruan indigenous religion